IHSA Announcements

September 23, 1997

Statewide Sports Summit Sept. 29-30 At Springfield

BLOOMINGTON — Approximately 500 representatives from more than 100 grade, junior high and high schools will participate in the first Statewide Sportsmanship Summit Monday-Tuesday (Sept. 29-30) at the Holiday Inn East and Crowne Plaza in Springfield.

The two-day event is being co-sponsored by the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) and the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) in conjunction with Kathryn Beich, Inc.

A trio of keynote speakers will play major roles in the event, which gets under way Monday (Sept. 29) at 1:00 p.m. and concludes Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Addressing the opening general session will be Ed Hightower, superintendent of schools in the Edwardsville district and one of the nation's premiere basketball referees. At Monday evening's banquet, University of Illinois women's basketball coach Theresa Grentz will deliver her message of good sportsmanship. Closing the summit Tuesday at the luncheon will be Robert Kanaby, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations.

"Our keynote speakers rate as the very best in their respective fields and we are extremely excited about the powerful impact that they will have on everyone who will be participating in our very first summit," said IHSA Executive Director Dave Fry. "And the impact that the Kathryn Beich organization brings to our overall sportsmanship campaign with their introduction of Add A. Tude, the new sportsmanship mascot, is something that has not been attempted ever before in corporate America. My expectations for our being able to launch a new direction in sportsmanship are the highest they've been since we put sportsmanship on a priority level within IHSA."

The new sportsmanship mascot, Add A. Tude™, will make its official debut during the opening session of the summit. Selden Marquart, vice president of sales for Kathryn Beich and Wood Hartwell, marketing manager of the Bloomington candy company, will brief summit attendees about the ramifications of the mascot and its involvement with the Beich "Add A. Tude is for Everyone" candy bar program. All members of the Beich Illinois sales staff will participate in the summit at the Beich booth. Every grade school, junior high and high school in the state will be visited by the sales force on a regular basis during the school year.

There will be a total of 15 different concurrent sessions Monday afternoon beginning at 2:40 p.m. and ending at 5:30 p.m. prior to the banquet. There will be 15 concurrent sessions Tuesday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. immediately preceding the luncheon.

A presentation on "Citizenship Through Sports and Fine Arts" by John Heeney of the National Federation staff will describe the campaign being organized across America by the different state associations through the National Federation Office. He also will discuss the Citizenship through Sports Alliance, which brings together representatives of the National Federation, National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), United States Olympic Committee, Major League Baseball, the National Football League (NFL), the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Hockey League (NHL).

In other concurrent sessions, panelists will discuss the role of officials, coaches, cheerleaders, participants and administrators in generating good sportsmanship. Administrators from schools with successful sportsmanship programs will discuss how and why their plans work.

Among the other concurrent sessions will be one entitled "Put Me In Coach - I'm Ready To Play!" by Seneca Superintendent Butch Cotter. There also will be a panel discussing the impact of the media on sportsmanship by representatives of the print (Taylor Bell of Chicago Sun-Times), broadcast (Lanny Slevin of the IHSA Sports Report) and television (Tom Dore of SportsChannel Chicago) media. Legal issues, a review of model junior high programs and a Student Forum are other concurrent sessions.


Statewide Sportsmanship Summit Schedule
Monday, September 29, 1997

1:00 - 2:20 P.M.
General Session (Crowne Plaza)

Welcome and Introductions:
Dave Fry - IHSA Executive Director
Steve Endsley - IESA Executive Director
Special Awards:
Marty Hickman - IHSA Assistant Executive Director
Add A. Tude Campaign:
Selden Marquart - Kathryn Beich Inc.
Woody Hartwell - Kathryn Beich Inc.
Keynote Address:
Ed Hightower - Edwardsville

* = Programs for Students

2:40 - 3:30 P.M.
Concurrent Sessions (Holiday Inn East)

A. Citizenship through Sports and Fine Arts
 A.V. Theater
Presenter: John Heeney - National Federation of State High School Associations
This presentation will overview the NFHS Citizenship through Sports and Fine Arts initiative. The program will also discuss the Citizenship through Sports Alliance. The Alliance is comprised of the NFHS, NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, USOC, and the four major professional sports leagues.

B. Model High School Programs
 Eisenhower Room
Presenters: Bill Sissel - Hoffman Estates (H.S.)
Terri Busch - Hoffman Estates (H.S.)
Representatives from Hoffman Estates High School will discuss their comprehensive approach to promoting sportsmanship at the school, conference, and state levels.

C. The Role of the Athletic Administrators
 Washington Room
Presenters: Jim Meyers - Johnsburg
Lee Kennicke - Winnetka (New Trier)
Neil McCauley - Naperville (North)
Prominent Athletic Directors will share their respective plans for promoting sportsmanship in their schools and conferences. Attendees will receive materials to help implement winning ideas in their schools.

D. Legal Issues/Policy Development
 Kennedy Room
Presenters: Wayne Plaza - IHSA/IESA Legal Counsel
This presentation will focus on sound policy development and legal issues associated with sportsmanship enhancement efforts. Audience participation is encouraged during the question and answer session.

E. Sportsmanship and You . . . A Student's Guide to Sportsmanship *
 L.B.J. Room
Presenter: Joe O'Rourke
This presenter will provide an entertaining and motivating message to all students in attendance. The session will present a step by step guide to good sportsmanship.

3:40 - 4:30 P.M.
Concurrent Sessions (Holiday Inn East)

A. The Role of the Official
 A.V. Theater
Presenters: Dan Fulscher - Lincoln
Lois Cryder - Normal
Ed Hightower - Edwardsville
A panel of outstanding high school and collegiate officials will present their views on the role of the official in promoting good sportsmanship. Each official will bring their own unique views and ideas to be shared with the attendees.

B. The Role of the Cheerleaders *
 Washington Room
Presenters: Neva Corn - Pinckneyville
Mickey Klement - Lockport (Twp.)
Betty Moore - Kincaid (South Fork)
Camille Munson - Lockport (Reed School)
Cheerleading sponsors from IHSA and IESA member schools will present important information regarding the proper role of cheerleaders in the interscholastic arena. These experts in cheerleading occupy leadership positions in the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association.

C. Coaches Panel
 Kennedy Room
Presenters: Gary Reed - Chatham (Glenwood) Junior High School
Sue Zartler - Chatham (Glenwood) Junior High School
Bob Bone - Collinsville
These highly respected coaches will share their views on the role coaches should play in promoting good sportsmanship. The presenters will draw on their experience and share the methodology they employ to promote good sportsmanship within their programs.

D. Model Conference Programs
 Eisenhower Room
Presenters: Jan Welch - Richmond (R.-Burton)
Jerry Merrick - Bushnell (Prairie City)
The Big Northern and the Prairieland Conference are both getting recognition regarding their sportsmanship enhancement efforts. Attendees at this session will receive ideas and suggestions to help make good sportsmanship a priority for their players, coaches, and fans.

E. Character Counts in Athletics *
 L.B.J. Room
Presenter: Bryan McKenzie - Fellowship of Christian Athletes
This former professional athlete will share his views regarding the importance of character while competing in interscholastic competition. Bryan will present tips that will help students become true champions.

4:40 - 5:30 P.M.
Concurrent Sessions (Holiday Inn East)

A. Sport A Winning Attitude!
 A.V. Theater
Presenters: Larry Bernard - Bolingbrook
Ron McGraw and Dave Whiteman - Knoxville
Jerry Turry - Skokie (Niles West)
These administrators will share ideas that can easily be implemented at the local level. These innovative, yet easy to administer programs, will be explained in this session. Materials to assist the attendees will be distributed by each presenter.

B. Model High School Programs
 Washington Room
Presenters: Jerry Fisher - Machesney Park (Harlem)
Terry Niedzwiecki - Machesney Park (Harlem)
Harlem High School's year long campaign focuses on promoting sportsmanship with athletes, coaches, fans, and within their conference. A variety of ideas will provide new ways to help you "Sport A Winning Attitude!" in your high school's interscholastic program.

C. Captain's Program
 Kennedy Room
Presenters: Dave Gannaway - Morton
Tom Gillhouse - Stanford (Olympia)
These veteran athletic administrators will share tips on the development of a leadership training program for high school students. This program has been successfully implemented in the Corn Belt Conference for a number of years and has spread to several conferences in Illinois. The program can be adapted for use on a school or conference wide basis.

D. Leadership and More *
 L.B.J. Room
Presenter: Robert McBride - St. Charles (H.S.)

E. The Role of Administrators
 Eisenhower Room
Presenters: Tim Bleyer - Carterville
Leslie Wilson - Riverside (R.-Brookfield)
Bernadette Salisbury - Taylorville
Principal's play an important role in setting the tone for good sportsmanship in the school community. These principals will share their thoughts and ideas on promoting sportsmanship at the local level.

6:30 - 8:00 P.M.
Banquet (Crowne Plaza)

Keynote Address:
Theresa Grentz - University of Illinois

Tuesday, September 30, 1997

8:30 - 9:20 A.M.
Concurrent Sessions (Holiday Inn East)

A. Model High School Programs
 Kennedy Room
Presenters: Bill Sissel - Hoffman Estates (H.S.)
Terri Busch - Hoffman Estates (H.S.)
Repeat of Monday's Session.

B. Citizenship through Sports and Fine Arts
 A.V. Theater
Presenter: John Heeney - National Federation of State High School Associations
Repeat of Monday's Session

C. Character Counts
 L.B.J. Room
Presenter: Gregg Koeller - Lombard (Glenbard East)
Glenbard East High School is implementing a new program this year entitled "Character Counts." Attend this session and find out what it is, why it is important and how you can incorporate it into your athletic programs.

D. The Role of the Cheerleaders *
 Washington Room
Presenter: Neva Corn - Pinckneyville
Mickey Klement - Lockport (Twp.)
Betty Moore - Kincaid (South Fork)
Camille Munson - Lockport (Reed School)
Repeat of Monday's Session.

E. Put Me In Coach - I'm Ready To Play! *
 Ford Room
Presenter: Butch Cotter - Seneca
This highly successful superintendent and motivational speaker will share his thoughts on developing an attitude of the right thing in the right way for the right reason. The presentation will be a humorous motivational message to athletes and coaches about the role they play.

9:30 - 10:20 A.M.
Concurrent Sessions (Holiday Inn East)

A. Athletic Codes
 A.V. Theater
Presenters: Tom Paulsen - Naperville (Central)
Michael Kiser - Naperville District 203
The presenters will discuss legal implications for developing extra curricular athletic codes. Practical considerations for developing and implementing such codes will be shared with attendees.

B. The Role of the Officials
 Washington Room
Presenter: Dan Fulscher - Lincoln
Lois Cryder - Normal
Haig Nighohossian - Granite City
Repeat of Monday's Session

C. The Role of Athletic Administrators
 Kennedy Room
Presenters: Terry Roche - Robinson
Norb Kassing - New Athens
Nancy Giebel - Glenview (Glenbrook South)
Prominent Athletic Directors will share their respective plans for promoting sportsmanship in their schools and conferences. Attendees will receive materials to help implement winning ideas in their schools.

D. The Role of Administrators
 L.B.J. Room
Presenter: Troy Hickey - Newton
Roland Jean - Rantoul (Eater) Jr. High
Chris Long - Kansas
Principal's play an important role in setting the tone for good sportsmanship in the school community. These principals will share their thoughts and ideas on promoting sportsmanship at the local level.

E. The Courage Within the Champion *
 Ford Room
Presenter: Eddie Slowikowski - Darien
This energetic and interactive program will take attendees on a roller coaster of emotion. The program is meant to inspire and motivate , but more importantly it is about taking action. The multi-media and story telling approach will actively engage the audience.

10:30 - 11:20 A.M.
Concurrent Sessions (Holiday Inn East)

A. Legal Issues
 Washington Room
Presenter: Larry Janes - Eastern Illinois University
Professor Larry Janes will discuss various legal issues related to sportsmanship and interscholastic programs. Legalizing rules and sanctions for misconduct will be emphasized. Time will be permitted for questions from the audience.

B. Impact of the Media
 A.V. Theater
Presenters: Taylor Bell - Chicago Sun Times
Tom Dore - SportsChannel Chicago
Lanny Slevin - WLPO-AM/WJAK-FM
These well known members of the media will present their views on the media's role in reporting what happens in high school activities.

C. Coaches Panel
 L.B.J. Room
Presenters: Peg Kopec - Wheaton (St. Francis)
John Thorn - Wheaton (W. Warrenville South)
Gary Reed - Chatham (Glenwood) Junior High School
These highly respected coaches will share their views on the role coaches should play in promoting good sportsmanship. The presenters will draw on their experience and share the methodology they employ to promote good sportsmanship within their programs.

D. Model Junior High Programs
 Kennedy Room
Presenter: Tony Cerveny - Monticello (Washington) Junior High School
This Junior High Principal will share his schools comprehensive approach to promoting good sportsmanship. He will explain the procedures and policies that are in place to help insure his coaches, players and fans Sport A Winning Attitude!

E. Student Forum *
 Ford Room
Presenters: Jim Burgett - Highland
Sue Hinrichsen - IHSA
The presenters will lead the student through a series of sportsmanship related vignettes. Students will be given the opportunity to react to the situation portrayed in the videos. The ensuing discussions will help students identify beliefs regarding sportsmanship and the ethics of competition.

11:45 - 1:00 P.M.
Luncheon (Crowne Plaza)

Keynote Address
Robert Kanaby - National Federation of State High School Associations